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Amended late night service to / from Cardiff Central from Monday 14 to Thursday 17 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 14 December 2026 to Thursday 17 December 2026

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Train operators affected

  • Transport for Wales

Route(s) affected

Between Manchester Piccadilly / Crewe / Chester and Cardiff Central and also between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Newport area, closing some lines.

Monday to Thursday:

  • 19:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central service will depart from Church Stretton to Cwmbran earlier and divert via East Usk - arriving into Newport and Cardiff Central later

  • 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town will not call at Newport. Rail replacement buses will depart Newport calling all stops To Ebbw Vale Town

  • 22:21 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will depart earlier at 22:06. This Service will also depart all stops between Cardiff Central and Hereford earlier

  • 22:22 Chester to Cardiff Central service will depart Cwmbran latter and divert via East Usk - arriving into Newport and Cardiff Central later

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner.

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.


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